Testing a processing chain using various tools. Recorded with the Blue Yeti.Chain:- Recorded with Hindenburg Pro.- Leveled with Levelator.- Noise and reverb reduction with Hush.- Processed with Izotope RX7 Elements and then de-click in RX7 Elem

Test - SE Dynacaster DCM8 With and Without the Inline Preamp - Reading "As a Man Thinketh"

Jan 29th, 2024 6m 8s

In this test episode I've recorded a passage from "As a Man Thinketh" to compare the audio sound from the SE Dynacaster DCM8. One section was recorded with the Dynamite inline preamp activited and one section was recorded with the inline preamp

Test of the Sudotack 800 Condenser Microphone

Dec 15th, 2023 5m 40s

In this episode I test the Sudotack 800 condenser microphone. This is a USB microphone with a USB type B (printer type) connection. Note: new Sudotack mics may have a different connection. The mic records in 24bit/192khz with a frequency range

Comparison - ATR2100X XLR and USB - Raw and Processed

Nov 25th, 2023 13m 11s

Comparison of ATR 2100X XLR and USB:XLR RawXLR ProcessedUSB RawUSB ProcessedHost:Stephen Carter - Website: https://StressReliefRadio.com - Email: [email protected] information:Recorded with Hindenburg Pro. For processed segments

DynaCaster Bass Boost Test + Fun Trivia

Nov 10th, 2023 4m 52s

Four fun trivia questions plus a brief test of the SE DynaCaster DCM8 bass boost microphone EQ setting.Recorded in Audacity with minimum processing to include Hush noise / reverb reduction, Levelator, and Generic EQ setting and de-essers follow

Test of SM58, DynaCaster DCM8, and Hush De-Reverb Application

Oct 16th, 2023 6m 1s

This is a test podcast where we test microphones, DAWs, plugins, and other tools, recording environments, and related items. In this episode we compare the SE DynaCaster DCM8 with the Shure SM58, with both microphones having basic EQ, compressi

Comparing 2 Mics Raw - SE DynaCaster DCM8 and the Electrovoice RE320

Sep 30th, 2023 3m 33s

This episode is a comparision between the raw, zero processing, audio sound of the SE DynaCaster DCM8 and the Electrovoice RE320. There is no processing of any kind on the audio file. The audio was recorded with Hindenburg Pro, which does autom

Comparing Cleanfeed With Twisted Wave Using the Blue Yeti

Sep 12th, 2023 4m 13s

This is a test recording comparing two recording applications: Cleanfeed and Twisted Wave.Find Cleanfeed at https://www.Cleanfeed.net. There's a free and paid version. The free version is all that's needed for 99% of podcasters. It can be used

Pro AR C 414 Mic Compared to Neat King Bee Mic

Aug 19th, 2023 5m 12s

Note: This is a test podcast where I test microphones, DAWs, plugins, and processing techniques. The real podcasts are all available at https://StressReliefRadio.com.In this episode I compare two condenser microphones: the first segment was rec

Test - ProAr C 414 Microphone | Also Sold as BaiFei Li 414

Aug 18th, 2023 3m 36s

This episode is a short audio test for the ProAr C 414 microphone, also sold as BaiFei Li 414.At $79.99 on Amazon (discount code may still be available for 10% off) at the time this episode is recorded, it rivals condenser microphones costing $

Test - RE320 With and Without Windscreen

Aug 6th, 2023 3m 36s

Test episode: Testing the EV RE320 without and then with a windscreen. Testing for audio quality differences and any differences with sibilance. Recorded and processed in Hindenburg Pro with: noise reduction, 2 de-essers, generic profile.For tr

Test - SE DynaCaster DCM8 With and Without Provided Windscreen

Aug 5th, 2023 4m 34s

Test episode: Testing the SE DynaCaster DCM8 with and without the provided windscreen. To hear real podcasts, visit my network site, https://StressReliefRadio.com.Technical information:Recorded with Hindenburg pro. Processing includes two De-es

Test - Neat King Bee and Hush Noise and Reverb Removal Application

May 15th, 2023 4m 9s

In this test episode, we record with the Neat King Bee condenser microphone in an untreated room. The audio was recorded with Hindenburg Pro 2 with the generic profile, slight EQ to remove certain frequency ranges, and two de-esser plugins. The

Test of the SE DynaCaster Microphone

Apr 27th, 2023 3m 8s

Test of the SE DynaCaster dynamic microphone with the Dynamite inline activator turned on. This mic can be used with or without the Dynamite, but when active the mic requires phantom power.Recorded with Twisted Wave. Basic processing and render

Testing Shure MVi Interface and Hush Recording Application

Apr 10th, 2023 4m 47s

Test of Shure MVi interface using Audacity, EV320 microphone, and Hush rendering application at 80% reverb reduction. Rendered out with Twisted Wave. Includes Key history events that happened this date, April 9, in U.S. history.To hear my regul

Microphone Test - Maono PD100 Dynamic

Mar 29th, 2023 4m 16s

Microphone test of the Maono PD100 dynamic microphone.Recording, editing, and rendering done with Hindenburg Pro 2 (Beta). Generic profile. Noice cancelation. De-esser. Additional subtractive EQ. Second De-esser.Main podcast website: https://St

Test - Adobe Podcast Beta With Neat King Bee Microphone

Mar 24th, 2023 4m 31s

Test episode: Recorded with Twisted Wave and Neat King Bee microphone. Two versions of same file. First version no processing. Second version processed through Adobe Podcast Beta plus generic profile and De-esser in Hindenburg Pro 2.

Test of Hush Recording Application With Neat King Bee

Mar 22nd, 2023 21m 37s

Track 1 - Raw file. No processing.Track 2 - 50% setting for Hush application.Track 3 - 100% setting for Hush application.Track 4 - Processed with Hush and Generic Voice Profile and De-esser in Hindenburg Pro. All tracks in Hindenburg Pro. All t

Hush Processing Application Test

Mar 22nd, 2023 7m 24s

Test recording. Original recording done with Twisted Wave and subsequently rendered using Audacity. Version 2 was processed at 50% using Hush noise removing software. Version 3 processed at 100%. Version 4 had EQ, compression, and normalization

Mic Test: EV RE320 Compared to the Zoom ZDM-1 - Processed and Unprocessed Audio

Mar 16th, 2023 8m 55s

In this test audio episode you hear the EV RE320 microphone raw (no processing) then you hear the same mic processed with EQ, Compression, Normalized, and De-Esser. Next, you hear the Zoom ZDM-1 raw then processed using the same processing as u

Test of the Blue Snowball Microphone

Mar 15th, 2023 1m 40s

In this experimental podcast episode you hear the test recording of a Blue Snowball that's more than a dozen years old.For my real podcast shows, visit https://StressReliefRadio.com. Contact email: [email protected].

First FDR Fireside Chat on Closing Banks

Mar 13th, 2023 6m 10s

Two purposes for this episode:This Day in History - FDR Delivers His First Fireside Chat - Topic: Closing banks for a "bank holiday".Recording test for Blue Yeti with experimental audio processing chain in Audacity.Source article for This Day i

Test of the Neat King Bee Microphone - Original

Mar 5th, 2023 6m 38s

This is an experimental podcast for testing recording equipment, DAWs (digital audio workstations), microphones, plugins, etc.In this episode, we test the original Neat King Bee microphone in a test treated room. Section 1 has no processing on

Mic Test for the Donner PO-8 Dynamic

Feb 22nd, 2023 7m 50s

This is a personal journal and test podcast. In this episode you hear the Donner PO-8 dynamic microphone.The Donner PO-8 at the time of this recording was on sale on Amazon for about $40. Typically, it sells for $80, although they run sales per

Testing Cleanfeed Online Remote Recording Studio

Feb 15th, 2023 5m 18s

This episode is a test of the Cleanfeed online recording studio. It's similar to Zoom or Skype, but it's audio only. Cleanfeed provides high quuality Wave files rather than the low quality audio files you get with Zoom, Skype, and similar appli